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The Top Spring Break Travel Tips For 2005

Spring break is probably the most anticipated holiday ever and as with all highly anticipated events, the pressure to make it perfect is absolutely huge.

Let’s face it, deciding on where to go for spring break is a difficult decision to make. The Internet has so many offers it’s frightening. Pretty much everywhere on the planet, from Jamaica and Mexico to Palm Springs and San Diego, is an option, but the best way to go about organizing a spring break is to start by answering just two simple questions:

1. How much money can you spend?

Spring break trips can get very costly very quickly. If you are on a limited budget, it doesn’t mean your choices are limited, they’re just different. Prices will vary from the budget to the expensive depending on your choice of destination and length of stay. A good solution for a lower budget is to choose a closer destination (you save on airfare that way) but stay for longer. In any case, have a clear budget in your head when you start browsing the Internet for initial ideas.

2. Do you want to hire a travel agent?

Travel agents can be very helpful because they are the experts and you are not. Randomly choosing holiday packages on the Internet could well yield some excellent, fun and memorable trips, but so much depends on having a perfect spring break trip that it could well be worth seeking the advice of the experts, first. Some agencies specialize in spring break holiday packages, some agencies target students, others are experts in budget package holidays.

Every destination has a different atmosphere to it as does every hotel. It is important that you stress you’ll be on spring break when booking your accommodation so as to avoid being inadvertently placed next to, for example, a family. You’re on spring break to let loose and not to worry about spoiling someone else’s holiday.

Another thing to keep in mind is safety. Read up on the laws of the place you are visiting. And remember, there’s safety in numbers, so do travel with a group. That goes for both guys and girls.

Some of the best spring break options are the cruises. A quick Internet search for “black spring break” or “Cancun spring break” will bring up the appropriate results. The Cancun “booze” cruises have now gained legendary status and are well worth investigating, what with the open bars, live music and boats full of happy people, plus the bikini contests and parties on beaches that go for miles. The Cancun experience certainly lives up to media expectations of spring break trips as wild and rowdy, but of course, there are Aztec ruins to see during the day so the trip has added educational benefits too!

Whatever you choose in the end, make sure you organize and book everything well in advance. Not only will you be sure you’ve planned the best trip, but you can also secure better deals when booking in advance.

Dean Erickson: Journalist, and web site builder Dean Erickson lives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor of http://www.spring-break-fun.info on which you will find a longer, more detailed version of this article.

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Getting The Most Out Of Spring Break

Spring break is a great time to get loose from the pressures of school and work that young people face. It’s also a period of time in which you’re likely to spend ridiculous amounts of money. For that reason, it’s important to cut every corner that you can to keep your spring break costs low. In this article, we’ll offer some tips towards saving hard-earned dough when it comes to vacationing in a party zone.

First, it’s very important to shop around when it comes to your accommodations. Many spring break spots offer plenty of different hotels that can fit any budget, offering you dirt-cheap prices at dirt-packed motels and the finest accommodations at the more fancy spring break resorts. It’s important to think about what you would value in your hotel; if you’re planning on spending your days and nights on the town, location may be important but fancy rooms may not be. To that end, there are usually a few low-budget motels situated relatively close to the main drag in spring break towns where you can save a buck at the cost of cleanliness. It’s also key to ask any travel agents that you may be consulting if there’s a special student rate. Surprisingly, many agents offer these rates, and if they don’t, they are usually happy to offer you a group discount should you be traveling with a crew of spring breakers.

One trick that many spring breakers use to save money is the condo option. Many condos are often available for rent in popular spring break destinations, offering you the opportunity to split large accommodations amongst your group resulting in a lower cost. Also, staying in a condo gives you the opportunity to use the kitchen and refrigerator which can save you a wealth of cash. Once you get to your spring break spot, hit the grocery store and buy some things that you can cook so that you won’t have to spend all your spring break cash at restaurants.

Traveling by car can also be a great option when it comes to getting to your destination. In addition to carpooling and being able to chip in on gas, you also don’t have to worry about transportation or getting a rental car once you get into the city. Be wary, however, when driving in a spring break spot. Police officers are usually on the lookout for out-of-state partiers when it comes to pulling people over, and you may find yourself getting the third degree for the most minor of infractions. Drinking and driving is a definite no-no when taking your car on a cruise through the place that you are staying.

Kadence Buchanan writes articles on many topics including Recreation, Outdoors, and Food

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